CVE-2020-8100

Incomplete validation in detection code in Bitdefender Engines (VA-8589)

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the cevakrnl.rv0 module as used in the Bitdefender Engines allows an attacker to trigger a denial of service while scanning a specially-crafted sample. This issue affects: Bitdefender Bitdefender Engines versions prior to 7.84063.

Remediation

Solution:

  • An automatic update to engines version 7.84063 fixes the issue.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.47%
Vendor Advisory bitdefender.com
Affected: Bitdefender Bitdefender Engines
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/incomplete-validation-detection-code-bitdefender-engines-va-8589/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8100?
CVE-2020-8100 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8100?
To fix CVE-2020-8100: An automatic update to engines version 7.84063 fixes the issue.
Is CVE-2020-8100 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8100 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8100?
CVE-2020-8100 affects Bitdefender Bitdefender Engines.
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